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The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

OPINION

Our View: Wide range of student opinions must be heard in president search

Our View March 8, 2012

“Apathetic” is a word thrown around regularly to describe UA students, and indeed, young Americans in 2012. We are, allegedly, a generation bloated with self-absorption and lacking in attention span,...

Heat and Thunder will become new Lakers and Celtics rivalry

Tyler Rigdon March 7, 2012

During the mid to late 1980s, the NBA world was abuzz over two cities, two teams and two players. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics were the powerhouses of the NBA. After meeting in six championship...

As body image issues grow in society, be aware of media’s influence

Samantha Romo March 7, 2012

As spring break creeps up, parking at the Rec has rapidly become impossible. Girls around campus are cursing themselves over those extra calories as they tape pictures of swimsuit models on their refrigerators...

Alabama in desperate need of tax reform

Evan Ward March 7, 2012

Alabamians are dubious of taxes. We have been since we emerged from the primordial soup. Nor do we care for the governments that levy them, whether state or federal. It has seemingly always been this way....

Article misrepresented NAACP, NCNW relations

Letter to the Editor March 7, 2012

I am writing this letter in response to the article that was published last week about the apparent forum hosted by NAACP and NCNW. We, the members of NCNW are quite appalled and unsatisfied with this...

Stripling aims to end block seating, improve spending and improve transparency

Letter to the Editor March 6, 2012

My name is Shea Stripling, and I’m running for SGA President. Some readers might think I’m going to use this article to discuss my corporate sponsor and their amazing breakfast foods, but I don’t...

Wilson looks to change campus’ culture, starting with freshmen

Letter to the Editor March 6, 2012

For the past three years, I have had the incredible opportunity to serve in our Student Government Association. I’ve worked day after day alongside bright and talented students, forming friendships and...

Our View: Wilson for SGA president

Our View March 6, 2012

The past year for the Student Government Association has been one highlighted with corruption, leading to seven SGA officials, including the president, resigning. In determining the candidate most deserving...

Dissent: Calderone for SGA president

Drew Hoover March 6, 2012

Matt Calderone is clearly the best candidate to lead our SGA. The Crimson White editorial board, which historically endorses independent candidates, has endorsed someone who by all indications is the...

Machine undermines development of greek leaders

Letter to the Editor March 6, 2012

Some say that taking a stance against the Machine is the equivalent to always supporting a voting block like the Machine. I disagree. A chief source of the Machine’s power is built on threats, and because...

Calderone offers platform based on past city experience

Letter to the Editor March 6, 2012

By Matt Calderone   Last month, I announced my candidacy for Student Government Association president. Throughout my college career, I have had a variety of unique experiences in SGA and as an intern...

Rick Santorum doesn’t deserve my vote

John Davis March 6, 2012

It often surprises people when I tell them I’m a Republican. Admittedly, this has at least a little to do with my upbringing, but I believe that a president genuinely committed to a smaller federal government...